Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs; 1 lime; For Marinade:; 2 tbsp lime juice; ¼ cup cilantro; 1½ tbsp honey; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; ¾ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Babs Browning Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Cilantro Lime Chicken

Grill up some tasty chicken for lunch with our piquant lime chicken dish! It’s perfectly seasoned and makes the perfect full meal.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Marinate Time: 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 5 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2lbschicken thighsboneless or breasts
1limefor serving

For Marinade:

2tbsplime juicefresh
¼cupcilantrofresh, minced plus extra for garnish
1½tbsphoney
2garlic clovesminced
1tspcumin
1tspchili powder
1tbspolive oil
¾tspkosher salt
½tspblack pepper

Instructions

Marinate:

Combine the lime juice, cilantro, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the marinade over the chicken.
Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

To Grill:

Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
Cook the chicken on an oiled grate for 7 to 8 minutes.
Turn over and cook for an additional 7 to 8 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

To Bake:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro, and enjoy!